Indian IT Sector Shifts Away from Mass Fresher Hiring as Demand Drives Jobs

The Indian IT sector is undergoing a significant shift in its hiring practices, making entry-level employment increasingly difficult for fresh graduates. Companies are moving away from bulk recruitment, where thousands of freshers were hired to build bench strength, toward a more selective, project-based and demand-driven model. This change has resulted in fewer job openings and delayed onboarding for new candidates entering the workforce. Industry experts describe the trend as part of a broader structural reset within the IT sector. The shift signals a long-term change in how Indian IT firms plan and manage their talent pipelines.